Relatively light, compact and, dare we say, peppy, the Yamaha F150 fills a large void in the outboard market.

150-hp four-stroke is finally here, and Yamaha has again beaten its competition to the water. Remember that Yamaha was the first engine manufacturer to introduce a V6 four-stroke with its 200- and 225-hp models in 2001. Its F150 four-stroke fills a large void in the market, and boat owners are eager for the details on this 4-cylinder, 475-pound engine.

Dealers are also excited. The salesmen, technicians and the owner of Marlin Marine, Ozzie DeLacruz, in Saint Petersburg, FL, were all eager to the see the results of a Powerboat Reports sea trial of a Triumph 210 CLE Chaos center console with a Yamaha F150 on the transom. …